Assistant/Associate Director of Graduate School Advising

Job Details

Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Assistant/Associate Director of Graduate School Advising. This position provides advising to current students and alumni on graduate school exploration, applications, and decision-making. This role also leads the graduate school support strategy and serves as a liaison among graduate programs, students, and Kenyon faculty.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary advisor for all graduate school and professional school pathways (except pre-health) for current students and alumni. Provide individualized advising to students and alumni on graduate school exploration and the application process, including personal statements, CVs/résumés, program fit, timelines, interviews, and standardized test prep strategies.  Utilize technology tools such as Handshake to manage student appointments, events, and maintain case notes. Lead graduate school advising strategy by staying current on trends, policy changes, and best practices in graduate school admissions. Develop and deliver graduate school programming, including information sessions, workshops, and alumni panels. Manage implementation of graduate school partnership and articulation agreements, including 3–2 programs; coordinate campus visits and related logistics. Identify and support pre-professional faculty advisors who mentor students on specific professional pathways such as architecture, business/management, engineering, law, library and information science, ministry and teaching. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, athletics, student organizations, and campus offices to support graduate school preparation. Develop and sustain external relationships with graduate schools to enhance visibility, facilitate information sharing, and advocate for institutional applicants. Track outcomes and maintain accurate advising records, including graduate school applications, enrollments, and acceptances, and contribute to First Destination reporting. Serve on the Fulbright selection committee in partnership with the Director of Fellowships. Serve as a liaison to academic departments and athletic programs for the Career Development Office.

Requirements:

• Master's degree preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field required. Proven track record in student advising, career coaching, or related higher education experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across constituencies. Strong public speaking, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

Working Conditions:

This position may require limited travel and the associated physical demands, as well as occasional work during evenings and weekends.

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

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*Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.*